Dr. Weeshoff is a Naturopathic Doctor with her own private practice in Chandler, Arizona. Through this blog she brings you up to date information on natural, holistic and integrative medicine topics so you can live a healthier happier lifestyle.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Let the Olympics Inspire You

With the Summer Olympics in full swing, the success of ritual and routine is readily apparent. Olympic athletes are some of the most disciplined among us, following proper nutrition, rigorous daily training, and appropriate rest in order to reach their goal. They eat balanced meals, avoid alcohol, take vitamins, stretch, work with coaches, physical therapists and sports psychologists. Their training routine is perfected, creating strength, agility and focus. Along with routines and great discipline, they have rituals such as eating a special meal with the team the night before the competition, listening to a specific song to gear up for a race, and visualizing their event regularly before it happens.

Use this time to be inspired and awaken the athlete within you! Do you have a goal you'd like to reach? Whether it's an athletic goal, a health goal or a goal at work or home. Choose foods that nourish your body and create meals that will help you have a successful day and move you towards your goal. Drink enough water, eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes and lean meats. A proper diet is as important for athletic training as it is for weight loss, proper focus and stability. Create a workout routine that will bring you closer to your goal. Finally, take time to focus, meditate and visualize yourself reaching that goal. Create rituals and routines in your diet, exercise, and spiritual life. And repeat, repeat, repeat!

About the Doctor

Dr. Weeshoff is a licensed Naturopathic Medical Doctor practicing in Chandler, AZ. She specializes in helping people reach their health goals using natural and non-invasive therapies along with lifestyle changes.
Dr. Weeshoff graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. Her training includes conventional family practice medicine, nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupuncture and environmental medicine and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
After completing her undergraduate studies at Duke with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Minor in Religion, she pursued research on the effects of prayer, touch and music on patients undergoing surgical procedures. These experiences give her a holistic yet scientific approach to helping others attain wellness. www.azwellnessdoc.com